HISTORY
OF TALAVERA NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
This institution was organized in 1945
through the efforts of the then Municipal Mayor Leopoldo D. Diaz, who was
concurrently the president of the Parents Teacher's Association. It started with five(5) teachers with less than 100 students enrolled in the first year and second year. With aids from the civic spirited citizens, the school began to thrive until a PTA building worth mo[re then 10,000.00 was erected in its school
site with an area of 8.5 hectares. This was purchased and registered in the name of the school. On August 6, 1946, the Talavera Junior High School was established under municipal fund with Mrs. Isidra V. Diaz as principal and with her were seven teachers, a clerk and a janitor. In 1948, The school was converted into a provincial high school. In 1960, Mrs. Diaz retired from the service and was succeeded by Miss Clotilde G. Parungao. It was during Miss Parungao's administration when the Talavera Provincial High School was converted into Talavera National High School under Republic Act 6169 on November 1970 through the efforts of the then Congresman Leopoldo D. Diaz of the first District of Nueva Ecija. On February 8, 1975, Miss Parungao passed away and Miss Pacita Gatmaitan took over. On May 10, 1976, Mr. Marcelino S. Divina transferred to Talavera National High School from Julia Ortiz Luis High School into Sto. Domingo, Nueva Ecija, replacing Miss Gatmaitan who remained the TNHS assistant principal. It is now a fact that with the able leadership of Mr. Marcelino S. Divina and the unsolicited assistance and support of Miss Pacita F. Gatmaitan, the Talavera National High School has been growing and developing into one high school that is worth saying "My Alma Mater" by every alumnus. In 1986, Mr. Francisco Hilario assumed office as principal of TNHS. He accomplished a lot within a short period of time. He restored the 81 span concrete fence devastated by storm to ensure that students are safe from unruly outsiders. Through the help of the town people and with Federated Parent Teachers Association he was able to bulit a windmill, a steelgate, and a concrete water tank. Projects such as the TNHS gymnasium, and the administration building were accomplished through the kindness of Congressman Renato V. Diaz and Senator Freddie N. Webb. Repair works for the three-room agricultural arts building, and the renovation of the 13 classroom Marcos type building were also accomplished during his term. He was also a recipient of an one package building consisting of H.E., Science laboratory and academic building through the Department of Public Works and Highways. His dream of gaining an academic recognition was realized when a group of first year students won in the National Gawad Agkatek in 1996. No less than the former president of the Republic of the Philippines, President Fidel V. Ramos gave the award to Mr. Hilario and Mrs. Elizabeth Bravo, the coach of the Young Inventors Group. Today, the Talavera National High NSchool, as most of the visitors would say, is an ideal place for learning. And this is because of the physical improvements that the 5th principal of the school hans made. Mr. Macario A. Cabico inspired all the department heads and the teachers as well as the students create a park in every department which aim at providing a conducive place for learning and for work. Close monitoring of teachers and their activities lis being implemented to ensure that quality education is being given to the students. Like other good administrators, Mr. Cabico also encourages his teachers to continue to aspire for higher positions so that they too will become administrators someday.
THE VALUE OF WORK
You say you love me, but sometimes you don't show it. Some days I even wonder if I mean anything at all to you. May be when I'm gone, you'll appreciate me and all the things I do for you. I am responsible for getting the food on your table, for your clean shirt, or the welfare of your children... a thousand and one thing you want and need.Why? If it weren't for me, you wouldn't have a car.I've kept and I wanted to see how long it would take for you to realize how much you really need me.
Cherish me, take care of me and i'll continue to take good care of you... Who am I? IM YOUR JOB
